We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Clinical Research Nurse (RN) to support a full-time, dedicated pharmaceutical asthma study in the Overland Park, KS area. Sponsored by a leading global pharmaceutical sponsor, this role provides focused, single-protocol project support combining professional nursing assessments, patient safety advocacy, full-cycle clinical trial coordination, regulatory maintenance, and hands-on protocol procedures. It is a project-based temporary contracted role.
Responsibilities
- Recruitment & Patient Outreach: Execute clinical recruitment strategies including medical chart reviews, phone pre-screenings, media referral processing, community outreach, and physician referral networking.
- Patient Consenting & Visit Prep: Conduct the full informed consent and assent process with study participants, delivering protocol education and handling all clinical visit preparations according to strict protocol guidelines.
- Nursing Assessments & Clinical Procedures: Perform protocol-required spirometry (non-invasive breathing tests), monitor participant respiratory symptoms, assess for adverse events, and educate patients on investigational treatments and device adherence.
- Lab Processing: Handle protocol specimen/lab processing, centrifugation, packaging, and shipping preparation (Note: position focuses on lab processing; no phlebotomy or blood draws required).
- Regulatory Compliance: Manage essential regulatory documentation, including Investigator Site File (ISF) maintenance, IRB submissions, safety updates, and ongoing regulatory submittals in accordance with GCP/FDA standards.
- Data Entry & Administrative Workflows: Complete timely clinical data entry in Electronic Data Capture systems (Veeva EDC), oversee participant e-Diary compliance, manage source documentation, and execute scheduling and appointment reminders (RealTime).
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license (Kansas or compact multistate).
- 2+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Nurse, Clinical Research Coordinator, or Study Coordinator supporting sponsor-funded, pharmaceutical interventional trials.
- Strong nursing clinical assessment skills
- Regulatory Expertise: Hands-on experience managing ISF documentation and submitting to IRBs.
- Clinical/Lab Skills: Demonstrated experience with lab specimen processing and spirometry testing.
- Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience navigating different EHR and CTMS systems.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Lab Processing experience is needed!
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience coordinating Asthma, Respiratory, Pulmonology, or Immunology clinical trials.
- Familar with RealTime or Veeva.
Schedule & Logistics
- Role Type: Full-time, temporary/project-based contract (40 hours per week).
- Schedule: Standard day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Strictly no evenings or weekends).
- May be eligible to enroll in benefits, but enrollment must be requested and completed before starting work.